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Pre-order — be first in line

from $2,800 + $2,800/yr renewal

Pre-pay to reserve a first-day registration attempt. We attempt to register on the first day of broader availability — projected around February–March 2027.

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Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

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Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $3,000 + $2,800/yr renewal

You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.

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Frequently asked questions about nipr.dot

Where do I start if I need brand-protection help for .PAY for an event ticketing business?

If your brand accepts payments, registering the exact .PAY label can be a practical defensive step. Use domain.pay to check and start the priority or pre-order path: https://domain.pay/register. Also keep trademark monitoring and security controls in place.

Is general availability different from sunrise for nipr.dot?

Yes. Sunrise is restricted to verified trademark holders, while general availability opens nipr.dot to any registrant on a first-come basis. If you do not hold a matching trademark, general availability is your phase, and a first-day pre-order helps you act immediately. Pre-order at https://domain.pay/register.

Could a lookalike .PAY domain harm customer trust for card processing?

.PAY is sensitive because it signals money movement, so lookalike domains can confuse customers. Check your exact brand and obvious variants at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is one brand-protection layer, not a full anti-phishing program.

Does my trademark have to exactly match the label in nipr.dot?

For trademark priority, the validated mark in your SMD must correspond to the nipr.dot string in nipr.dot under TMCH matching rules. Close-but-different strings generally do not qualify for priority on nipr.dot. If the match is exact, your SMD unlocks the priority claim. Check your eligibility and register at https://domain.pay/register.

Can .PAY be used for a branded checkout URL for a bank or credit union?

subscriptions.pay may be a useful .PAY direction if it matches your brand and payment journey, but availability is not guaranteed. Check and pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Prefer simple labels that customers can remember and trust.

Availability is checked live and re-verified before payment. Pre-orders are first-day registration attempts — registration is not guaranteed; 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.